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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.12 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.12 and 91.21 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.12 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.12 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.12 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 28,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.04/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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